The Hive Mind: A Xenomorphing Podcast

Episode 39 - Aliens: Sacrifice (Dark Horse comic book)

While fleeing two malfunctioning Working Joes and four jilted Arcturians, Dave, Devan, Michael and Bradley hide inside Comics R' Us aboard Sevastopol Station and discuss the 1993 Dark Horse comic book "Aliens: Sacrifice."  The crew talk extensively about one of their favorite comics in the Alien franchise, including the great writing from Peter Milligan, the excellent artwork by Paul Johnson, and the emotionally resonant story and characters who leave a lasting impact.  Thank you so much for listening in and continuing to support us.  We hope you enjoy this discussion.  Stay frosty!

Episode 38 - Aliens: Colonial Marines Technical Manual

After a horrendously failed prank involving a power loader, an electric prod, and Jonesy the cat, Dave, Michael and Ryan are sent to mandatory HR training, where they are tasked with reading and discussing the 1996 Boxtree Ltd. title, "Aliens: Colonial Marines Technical Manual," written by Lee Brimmicombe-Wood.  The crew chat about what they enjoyed most about the technical guide, including its amazing detail, the authentic sounding quotes from marines in the field, and the overall nostalgia it brought back for them.  We hope you enjoy this episode!  Thank you for listening and for your support.  Stay frosty!

Episode 37 - Alien 3 (Video Game)

While on Fiorina 161 serving prison time for some Arcturian shenanigans that went horribly wrong, Dave, Devan, Michael, Bradley and Ryan get some free time in the Fury Arcade, where they play and talk about the 1992 multi-platform video game, "Alien 3."  The crew discuss what they enjoyed about the game, including the atmosphere and music, where they feel it fell short, and how it deviated from the film in its storyline and focus on action.  They also take some time to chat about other video games in the Alien franchise, including Alien Trilogy, Aliens: Infestation, and Alien: Isolation.  We hope you enjoy this fun, video game-focused episode!  Thanks as always for listening and for your support!  Stay frosty!

Episode 36 - 2024 Wrap Up and Looking Forward to 2025

Dave and Ryan celebrate Christmas with Janek aboard the Prometheus while joyfully listening to mutated Fifield slaughter the expedition team over the intercom system as they chat about the year that was while looking forward to the year that will be.  The crew talk about at an eventful 2024 and the revival of the Alien franchise with the release of the hit film Alien: Romulus, and examine some of the other releases that took place over the year, including games, novels, and comic books.  They also discuss what they're looking forward to in 2025, including Noah Hawley's upcoming TV series Alien: Earth.  Thank you so much for supporting us this past year!  We look forward to bringing you much more Alien content in 2025.  Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year from all of us at Xenomorphing!  Stay frosty!

Episode 35 - Alien: Earth Teaser Footage Reaction

Dave, Devan, and Ryan enter a crashed spaceship in the ocean, where they discover the remains of alien beings, black goo, Dave's cat Nacho with a dead facehugger in its mouth, and seven seconds of footage for the upcoming Noah Hawley TV series, "Alien: Earth."  The crew talk about their reactions to the footage, their expectations for the series, and Hawley's past work on the critically acclaimed shows "Fargo" and "Legion."  We hope you enjoy this quick reaction episode.  Let us know what you're hoping to see in Hawley's series, we'd love to hear from you!  Stay frosty!

Episode 34 - Alien: Romulus Prequel Comic Book Evaluation and Sequel Announcement

Dave, Michael, Brad, and Ryan sit around a campfire (aka bunsen burner) in the Romulus Lab, roast some marshmallows and black goo mutated rat legs, and talk about the recently released Alien: Romulus prequel comic book.  Brad takes the crew page by page through the comic as they talk about what they enjoyed (spoiler: not much), and what they felt could've been improved upon and fleshed out better.  They also take some time to discuss the recently announced Alien: Romulus sequel and where they feel Fede will go with the story in the future installment.  Thank you so much for being such awesome supporters and listeners!  Stay frosty!

Episode 33 - Alien: Isolation 10th Anniversary

Dave, Devan, and Ryan are sent on a mission to Sevastopol Station to rescue their newest crew member, Bradley John Suedbeck, and together they fight off xenos, facehuggers, working joes, and someone named Amanda as they discuss the 10th anniversary celebration of the 2014 Creative Assembly video game, "Alien: Isolation."  The crew talk about the legacy of Isolation after 10 years, what they enjoyed most about it, and how well they feel it holds up a decade after its release.  They also talk about their excitement regarding the huge announcement of an Alien: Isolation sequel and what they hope to see in the follow up game.  Contact us on our Facebook page and let us know what you'd like to see in the Alien: Isolation sequel.  Thanks for listening!  Stay frosty!

Episode 32: Interview with Dane Hallett

Dave, Devan and Michael head to the land down under, where they enter a mysterious lab and use the black goo to create all sorts of friendly death machines such as the Koalahugger, the Xenoroo, and the Proto-Huntsman Spiderpede while they interview the legendary Australian concept artist, creature designer, and filmmaker Dane Hallett.  Dane talks about how he got started in the industry and the experiences he's had working on such films as X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Mad Max: Fury Road, Alien: Covenant, and Alien: Romulus.  He also talks about what inspires his work and the gratitude he feels getting to work with some of the best filmmakers in the industry, including George Miller, Ridley Scott, and Fede Alvarez.  We really hope you enjoy this special episode with Dane Hallett.  Thank you as always for listening!  Stay frosty!

Episode 31 - Alien: Romulus Reaction and Review

Dave, Mykal, and Ryan head over to Renaissance Station to steal some cryostasis tubes and power units only to find out that there is, truly, "Sum'in in the wa'er!" and discuss the most recent entry into the Alien film franchise, Fede Alvarez' "Alien: Romulus."  The crew talk about their initial reactions to the film and what they enjoyed most about it, including the amazingly authentic set designs and practical effects, and the solid performances, especially from David Jonsson as the android Andy.  They also talk about some of the aspects of the film that didn't work as well for them, such as some of the CGI work, the abundance of callbacks, and the wildly divisive ending.  We truly hope you enjoy this latest episode and thank all of you new and longtime listeners for your support.  Stay frosty!

Episode 30: Alien Romulus Full Trailer Reaction

We're back!!!  After a year and a half of doing Outer Rim jobs and getting some Arcturian poontang, Dave, Devan, Michael, Mykal, and Ryan are back for more Xenomorphing shenanigans and to discuss the full release trailer for Fede Alvarez's upcoming film, "Alien: Romulus."  The crew talk about what they enjoyed most about the trailer, and their desires and hopes for the upcoming film.  They also chat about Alvarez's past successes with The Evil Dead and Don't Breathe, and what a potentially great critical and commercial box office performance for Romulus could mean for the future of the Alien franchise.  Thank you so much for your patience and for sticking with us!  We can't wait to release more Alien content to you soon!  Stay Frosty!